I think the food has gotten better as well. I've been cruising since 1978, so it's been a few years. I have noticed there aren't as many expensive dishes like caviar served any more, but the quality of food has improved. Rachel Ray is my favorite, then Paula, then Bobby, then Emeril, then Giada. I like Sandra's ideas too, take pre-packaged sugar cookies, roll them out, fill with cherries and pistachios, roll them into a log, cut and bake-pretty yummy. The Iron chefs amaze me with their creations, not sure I'd eat some of them, but how they can come up with so many creations in an hour is beyond me. I'm getting hungry!